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Certified copies of a death certificate may be obtained from the Registrar, provided the death occurred within the Town of Smithtown.
>>Click Here to Download the Application Form<<
Specific standards for the release of death certificate copies have been established. The new law specifically states that death certificates are not subject to disclosure under The Freedom of Information Law. Copies may be issued:
1. Upon request of the spouse, children or parents of the deceased or the lawful representative of such persons. In addition to presenting an acceptable form of identification, proper documentation is required to prove your relationship to the deceased;
2. When a documented medical need has been determined;
3. When a documented legal need has been demonstrated;
4. Upon request by a municipal, state or federal agency for official purpose;
5. By a court order, showing necessity.
ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION:
Driver's License
Non-Driver's ID
Passport
Naturalization Papers
Military ID
Employer's ID
Police report of Lost or Stolen ID
COPIES CANNOT BE ISSUED UNLESS ONE OF THE ABOVE FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION IS PRESENTED ALONG WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS IF NECESSARY.
A request can be made in person or to request by mail, fill out the application form, enclose the proper identification and documents along with a money order made payable to the Town of Smithown.
FEE: $10.00 per Transcript
Personal checks are not accepted.
We accept cash, credit and debit at the counter. An additional convenience fee will be applied to all credit/debit transactions.
Smithtown Town Clerk's Office
99 West Main Street
P O Box 646
Smithtown, New York 11787-0646
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